Painful experiences often leave lasting marks—shaping how we parent and connect with our children. Licensed Professional Counselor Heather Bixler and Licensed Master Social Worker Leah Musacchio share clinical insight and practical tools for recognizing unresolved trauma, managing triggers, and setting healthy expectations.

We explore how trauma can be passed down through generations, and how healing begins with self-awareness, grace, and a heart open to growth. With faith as a foundation, this conversation offers encouragement, hope, and guidance for building a more compassionate, trauma-informed home.

Whether you're on a personal healing journey or supporting others, this episode is full of wisdom, hope, and guidance for creating a more mindful, trauma-informed home.

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro

00:00:43 Trauma

00:02:31 Unresolved Trauma's Impact on Parenting

00:05:45 Signs and Symptoms of Unresolved Trauma

00:09:15 Importance of Healing Unresolved Trauma in Parenting

00:11:06 Avoiding Intergenerational Trauma

00:16:46 Self-Care and Balance in Parenting

00:21:19 Managing Trauma Triggers and Relieving Discomfort

00:24:52 Scriptures for Healing from Trauma

00:28:47 Trauma-Informed Parenting

00:33:15 Realistic Expectations in Healing

00:39:33 Power of Parental Apology

00:48:22 Final Thoughts

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